279 N Beartrap Canyon

The Story

Set along the banks of the Madison River, 279 N Beartrap Canyon Road offers a rare opportunity to own 16.235 acres in one of Southwest Montana's most iconic recreational settings. The property unfolds from the Madison River corridor into dramatic hillside terrain, creating a striking combination of water, open meadow, rugged rock formations and expansive mountain scenery. Enjoy 499ft of Madison River frontage along the property boundary, along with 2 tiny homes, a well, septic tanks, drainfield, propane tank, solar panels and access via North Beartrap Canyon Road.

This is a property defined by its setting. The Madison River is quite literally at your doorstep, offering exceptional access to fly fishing, floating, rafting and quiet days spent along the water. Few experiences capture the Montana lifestyle more completely than stepping outside to cast a line, launching a float from near home, or ending the day beside the river with the surrounding hills and open sky as the backdrop.

The existing improvements provide immediate use while offering the next owner an opportunity to reimagine the property to suit their vision. The current layout includes residential living space along with additional site improvements positioned within the broader landscape. What truly distinguishes this offering is the combination of river frontage, privacy, acreage and dramatic natural topography. The lower portion of the property opens toward the Madison, while the land rises into a rugged hillside that gives the property a sense of seclusion and visual scale. From the riverbank to the elevated terrain above, the setting feels both intimate and expansive.

For the discerning buyer seeking a private Montana retreat with direct connection to the Madison River, this property offers something increasingly difficult to find: authenticity, recreation, privacy and a setting that feels distinctly and unmistakably Montana.